Six month old baby

Babies will have many different changes at different stages. Mothers are very happy to see their babies growing up and changing day by day. It is because of having children that they feel that their life is complete. The baby's changes will bring infinite joy to the whole family. A six-month-old baby is already very playful at this time, and will slowly grab things, and his hands can move freely.

Babies change in different months. Mothers watch their babies change little by little, which is also a witness to their growth process. A six-month-old baby's body will undergo many changes. At this time, we must pay attention to many issues and also pay attention to adding some complementary foods to the baby.

Growth indicators

Boys weigh 6.9-8.8kg and are 65.1-70.5cm tall; girls weigh 6.3-8.1kg and are 63.3-68.6cm tall.

Capability Indicators

Your baby can now put his hands to his mouth and make gurgling sounds.

1. Baby sleep: When the baby reaches the 6th month, sleep is still an important part of the baby's life. You must arrange the baby's daily life reasonably so that the baby has enough sleep time every day, and develop good sleeping habits to ensure that the baby has plenty of energy.

2. Oral care: Now that the baby is about to grow his milk teeth, the saliva secretion will gradually increase. Drooling will be a common phenomenon, and spitting saliva randomly can be said to be another manifestation of drooling.

3. Eye care: Now the baby's eyes can focus and he will adjust his posture so that he can see clearly what he wants to see. Doctors will recommend that your baby have a vision check every 6 months to ensure normal binocular vision and coordination of eye movements.

4. Autumn diarrhea: The principles of treatment for diarrhea are to prevent dehydration, correct dehydration, continue diet, and use medications reasonably. If the baby's condition is mild and there is no obvious dehydration, he can be treated at home. If the condition is serious, he needs to be treated in the hospital.

5. Baby sweating: Babies sweat a lot, and the sweat tends to stay in the skin wrinkles, creating a humid environment that is prone to bacterial growth, causing redness, prickly heat, diaper rash and other sweat irritation problems. Talcum powder can bring a dry and comfortable experience to the baby's skin. It can absorb excess moisture and prevent the skin from being overly moist, thus preventing the occurrence of skin problems. But you should also pay attention to the use of talcum powder. When sprinkling talcum powder on your baby, you should do it after drying the body after bathing, applying moisturizing oil for touch-up, and then applying moisturizer. And don't use too much, just cover the skin surface evenly and thinly.

6. Vaccination: This month your baby needs to be given the third dose of hepatitis B vaccine, don’t forget.

Parents should also take better care of their six-month-old babies, especially when the seasons change, which is also when the baby is prone to illness. They should pay attention to the baby's nutritional supplements. At this time, they should also add some complementary foods appropriately and choose some foods that are conducive to the baby's absorption. Every growth process of the baby is a good memory.